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- 319 King St. W. (at John St.) • View on map »
- 416-585-2377
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Editorial Review
Lacklustre decor distracts from a menu of smartly executed non-regional Italian pastas, risottos and meat. Antipasti, such as vitello tonnato—dry, crumbly veal topped by a lush tuna sauce—mark the low point of an otherwise enjoyable feast. Pastas include a perfectly balanced gaeta: al dente spaghettini dressed with anchovies, olives and bitter rapini. A mushroom risotto suffers from slight overcooking. Proteins shine, from one evening’s juicy spigola, grilled whole, to succulent, rosy grilled rack of lamb ...
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